The Social Turn in Second Language Acquisition Adam Curle rooted in the psychology of

rooted in the psychology of othering

From her years of experience as a clergywoman working with older people in care settings

- Cultural perspectives - including spirituality

fractured sociopolitical climate tearing itself from within

with owner John McMullen

The Social Turn in Second Language Acquisition Adam Curle rooted in the psychology ofDavid Block asks the question "What is second language acquisition (SLA)?" by offering an extended critique of one of the main theoretical approaches to second language acquisition: the "Input Interaction Output" model. He argues that a more interdisciplinary and socially informed approach to SLA research is in order, and he draws on recent work in sociolinguistics as well as SLA research influenced by sociolinguistic and sociohistorical approaches to